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Forum: Short-Bus Conversion Projects 09-02-2019, 03:13 PM
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Views: 152,565
Posted By mattbus
Woke up to an awning full of water and a small...

Woke up to an awning full of water and a small pond for a campsite. I can't believe the awning didn't collapse honestly, the thing is a lot stronger than I thought. (first photo is pre-rain storm)
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Forum: Short-Bus Conversion Projects 07-29-2019, 04:55 PM
Replies: 196
Views: 152,565
Posted By mattbus
The diverter sounds like a pretty good idea...

The diverter sounds like a pretty good idea actually, it would be easy to do and more convenient than emptying the urine bottle, as that fills up fairly quick compared to the composting portion. It's...
Forum: Short-Bus Conversion Projects 07-28-2019, 02:43 PM
Replies: 196
Views: 152,565
Posted By mattbus
@Bpjr07 The bathroom is good, it's a bit tight...

@Bpjr07 The bathroom is good, it's a bit tight for sure but totally functional. I've been using the Nature's Head and the shower on weekend trips, even though there has been a bathroom nearby just to...
Forum: Short-Bus Conversion Projects 07-23-2019, 05:21 PM
Replies: 196
Views: 152,565
Posted By mattbus
@Bpjr07 Yeah it would have been cool to get...

@Bpjr07 Yeah it would have been cool to get something that went the length of the bus, but after setting it up, 8ft is plenty for me. I got it on sale for $275, so for a brand new awning, you can't...
Forum: Short-Bus Conversion Projects 07-22-2019, 07:09 PM
Replies: 196
Views: 152,565
Posted By mattbus
Awning installed! This is an ARB 2500x2500, which...

Awning installed! This is an ARB 2500x2500, which is a little over 8ftx8ft and originally design to mount to van/jeep roof racks. For mine, I drilled a few holes through the mounting plate and bolted...
Forum: Short-Bus Conversion Projects 07-20-2019, 07:45 PM
Replies: 196
Views: 152,565
Posted By mattbus
Installed 3 x 100-watt Renogy solar panels on the...

Installed 3 x 100-watt Renogy solar panels on the roof, wired in parallel. The wiring was pretty much all plug and play with my Yeti 3000 and its built-in charge controller. I mounted them with the...
Forum: Short-Bus Conversion Projects 07-04-2019, 04:14 PM
Replies: 196
Views: 152,565
Posted By mattbus
@Frochevy Thanks! Yeah, I think the gray is...

@Frochevy Thanks! Yeah, I think the gray is alright, just looking for something as low profile as possible. Tan or sand kind of color would have been my other choice.
Forum: Short-Bus Conversion Projects 07-04-2019, 04:12 PM
Replies: 196
Views: 152,565
Posted By mattbus
I was wondering if the bike rack I have for my...

I was wondering if the bike rack I have for my car would work on the bus, and sure enough, it works perfectly on the rear door! I can still open the door with it on too, which is nice. It's the Saris...
Forum: Short-Bus Conversion Projects 06-30-2019, 12:08 PM
Replies: 196
Views: 152,565
Posted By mattbus
The maiden voyage was a success! Had a relaxing...

The maiden voyage was a success! Had a relaxing two nights camping on Lake Ontario.

I still haven't re-installed the floor liner upfront, so I ordered some sound deadening mat to put down first...
Forum: Short-Bus Conversion Projects 06-23-2019, 04:24 PM
Replies: 196
Views: 152,565
Posted By mattbus
Brought in the mattresses and got some storage...

Brought in the mattresses and got some storage bins for under the futon. Installed the passenger seat belt, and went for a 2-hour drive just to make sure the bus is running good. Hopefully taking the...
Forum: Short-Bus Conversion Projects 06-19-2019, 08:46 PM
Replies: 196
Views: 152,565
Posted By mattbus
100% road legal! Picked up the bus from getting...

100% road legal! Picked up the bus from getting the inspection today, mechanics said everything looked great minus the rear brakes which I had them go ahead and do while it was there. But really...
Forum: Short-Bus Conversion Projects 06-16-2019, 10:52 AM
Replies: 196
Views: 152,565
Posted By mattbus
I think I'll save re-painting for a next year...

I think I'll save re-painting for a next year project, haha. Just excited to get this thing ready for its first trip.

Few small updates from the weekend, built a small box/cabinet to hide some...
Forum: Short-Bus Conversion Projects 06-14-2019, 07:19 PM
Replies: 196
Views: 152,565
Posted By mattbus
@HazMatt Yeah, it's kind of a bummer! I primed...

@HazMatt Yeah, it's kind of a bummer! I primed and did two coats of the most expensive paint I could buy... but they just keep getting darker by the day it seems.
Forum: Short-Bus Conversion Projects 06-14-2019, 07:06 PM
Replies: 196
Views: 152,565
Posted By mattbus
@o1marc Still waiting on the swivel base, so I...

@o1marc Still waiting on the swivel base, so I haven't drilled any holes to bolt down the passenger seat. I'll make sure there's enough to swivel around, it was probably a bit too close to the wall...
Forum: Short-Bus Conversion Projects 06-14-2019, 07:04 PM
Replies: 196
Views: 152,565
Posted By mattbus
I got the bus weighed at a local truck stop this...

I got the bus weighed at a local truck stop this week and went to the DMV to have the bus re-registered as an RV. I thought maybe there was a special inspection that needed to be done, but they just...
Forum: Short-Bus Conversion Projects 05-11-2019, 09:54 PM
Replies: 196
Views: 152,565
Posted By mattbus
@Mark_In_MA I am going to mount the water hoses...

@Mark_In_MA I am going to mount the water hoses and wires to the wall, so I'll slope it down as much as I can. As you said, it is holding some water right now. Honestly, this was an oversight on my...
Forum: Short-Bus Conversion Projects 05-11-2019, 08:49 PM
Replies: 196
Views: 152,565
Posted By mattbus
Secured the desk drawers and top today, and a few...

Secured the desk drawers and top today, and a few more pictures of the fresh water tank and fill.

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Forum: Short-Bus Conversion Projects 05-10-2019, 06:13 PM
Replies: 196
Views: 152,565
Posted By mattbus
Installed the freshwater fill hose and wired up...

Installed the freshwater fill hose and wired up the pump today, so the plumbing and electrical is all done for the moment. I still need to secure some of the plumbing and some loose wires, but...
Forum: Short-Bus Conversion Projects 05-09-2019, 06:28 PM
Replies: 196
Views: 152,565
Posted By mattbus
@farok Thank you! @ermracing The sink is...

@farok Thank you!

@ermracing The sink is sold as "drop-in or under mount". I just cut the hole in the countertop, ran some adhesive caulk around the edge of the hole and under the sink flange and...
Forum: Short-Bus Conversion Projects 05-05-2019, 07:44 PM
Replies: 196
Views: 152,565
Posted By mattbus
Installed two 15 amp power inlets today. I wish I...

Installed two 15 amp power inlets today. I wish I had space to put them a little farther away from the water inlets but I was a bit stuck between the window, the back of the bus, and the interior...
Forum: Short-Bus Conversion Projects 05-04-2019, 08:51 PM
Replies: 196
Views: 152,565
Posted By mattbus
Water! And no leaks! The "city water" is all...

Water! And no leaks! The "city water" is all hooked up, and it feels awesome to see the sink and shower running! All the drains working as expected, and no leaks so far. The lines for the future hot...
Forum: Short-Bus Conversion Projects 05-04-2019, 08:41 PM
Replies: 196
Views: 152,565
Posted By mattbus
@TheArgobus The struts are bolted directly into...

@TheArgobus The struts are bolted directly into the frame with self-tapping metal lag bolts, so I drilled smaller pilot holes into the frame first then bolted the struts right into the frame. There...
Forum: Short-Bus Conversion Projects 05-03-2019, 06:45 PM
Replies: 196
Views: 152,565
Posted By mattbus
Got the grey tank installed and the drains...

Got the grey tank installed and the drains plumbed. I bolted "superstruts" into the bus frame, and hung the tank with six threaded rods. I padded the top and bottom of the tank with some left over...
Forum: Short-Bus Conversion Projects 05-01-2019, 06:16 PM
Replies: 196
Views: 152,565
Posted By mattbus
I bolted the bunk bed to the back wall today with...

I bolted the bunk bed to the back wall today with four 6"x3/8" bolts. I had to make some little wooden spacers between the wall and the bed rail to keep everything straight and flush, but it's super...
Forum: Short-Bus Conversion Projects 05-01-2019, 06:07 PM
Replies: 196
Views: 152,565
Posted By mattbus
@onemanarmy Thanks! 30-gallon freshwater and...

@onemanarmy Thanks! 30-gallon freshwater and 30-gallon grey water tanks. A little on the small side, but I don't plan on being on any super long trips or being off the grid for too long in the near...
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